Helplines

Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover
from alcoholism. 01 842 0700 | Website

Community Alcohol & Drugs ServiceAssessment, counselling, educational information and out-patient clinics for people with alcohol and drug related problems. Based in Mullingar. 044 934 1630

Garda National Drugs Unit For advice and assistance to parents and community groups in relation to substance abuse. 01 666 9900

Mental & Physical Health

Adult Counselling ServiceFor people that have suffered childhood sexual, physical abuse in an institution, education or family setting. Appointments are arranged with trained counsellors. 1800 234 113

AwareAware is a national voluntary organisation providing support through depression. 1890 303 302 | Website

Domestic Advice & Counselling

ACCORD Marriage counselling, pre-marriage courses etc. 044 934 8707

Citizens Information Centre044 934 0700

Community Welfare ServicesIf you or someone close to you is affected by illness, unemployment, retirement, old age or other circumstances which place you in need of financial assistance, the community
welfare officer will explain which entitlements may be available to you and how to claim them. 044 934 0221

Money Advice and Budgeting Service This is a service to help clients manage their over-indebtedness, to help families to budget their money so they do not get in to debt and can enjoy a better quality
of life. 1890 283 438 | Website